Heart healthy meals and blood pressure screenings will be available Feb. 18 at River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace

In recognition of American Heart Month, River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace will offer free blood pressure screenings and a $5 heart healthy meal in the hospital cafeteria Feb. 18.

Blood pressure screenings will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The heart healthy meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dine in or take out is available.

Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association.

Participants will receive a free pedometer so they can start counting their steps to good health. Heart healthy recipes will be available so participants will be able to make these healthy dishes for their own families.

Participants also will be able to register for health and fitness door prizes that will be awarded at 2 p.m.